Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chilean firetree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चिली आग पेड़
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
arbre de feu du Chili
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
árbol de fuego chilena
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
In Portuguese
QuickStick
árvore de fogo chilena
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
In Latin
Quickstick
Virgil arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Embothrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chilean firebush
Season and care of Quickstick and Chilean firebush is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chilean firebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chilean firebush season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Chilean firebush Physical Information
Quickstick and Chilean firebush physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chilean firebush are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
- Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Chilean firebush
Care of Quickstick and Chilean firebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chilean firebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.